#FIRSTLOOK: GLOBAL’ S SUMMER 2026 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE REALITY COMPETITION LINEUP

This summer, Global’s primetime schedule kicks off with Big Brother on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET with a special 90-minute premiere. At the helm of the action once again is host Julie Chen-Moonves, back for Season 28 of the reality competition series. In addition to the show’s upcoming historic 1000th episode, this season also sees the return of Big Brother: Unlocked starting Friday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET featuring a live studio audience for the first time, plus exclusive footage from inside the house, extended interviews, surprise guest appearances and behind-the-scenes access. After its premiere, Big Brother will air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET, Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET featuring live evictions, then Sundays at 8 p.m. ET all summer on Global and STACKTV.

Then, launching on Global Thursday, July 16 at 9 p.m. ET is Nation’s Dumbest, a new celebrity competition series that flips the traditional format on its head — because this is the only show where winning is the last thing anyone wants. Taking attendance as host is acclaimed comedian Jack Whitehall, who presides over the chaos as contestants relive the highs and humiliations of school life — from pop quizzes and report cards to recess and parent teacher conferences — all while trying to stay out of last place. Enrolled in this season’s all-star class are television personality Hilaria Baldwin, actress and model Carmen Electra, actor Anthony Michael Hall, actor Jon Heder, musician and actor Chase Hudson, rapper and actor Ice-T, singer-songwriter Elle King, former NFL quarterback Matt Leinart, television personality and physician Dr. Drew Pinsky, stunt performer and comedian Steve-O, singer and performer JoJo Siwa, and entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang.

This summer Global is also now home to Kitchen Nightmares, with Season 10 premiering Tuesday, July 21 at 8 p.m. ET with a two-hour episode. The new season finds celebrity chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay revamping struggling restaurants in the U.S.’s Midwest. He tries to reason with restaurant owners who are stuck in their ways while helping them navigate challenges like health code violations and staffing issues.

Lastly, this August, nail biter game show The Wall returns to Global with new episodes. Hosted by Chris Hardwick, viewers will meet inspiring contestants and give them the chance to win millions in the blink of an eye — and watch it slip through their fingers if they answer a question incorrectly and see that dreaded red ball take a tumble down the game’s namesake wall.

Global’s summer lineup and more hit series can be streamed via STACKTV, available on Amazon Prime Video, Bell Fibe TV app, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite Streaming. Global is also available through all major TV distributors, including: Shaw, Shaw Direct, Rogers, Bell, Videotron, Telus, Cogeco, Eastlink and SaskTel.